We are about $9,000.00 short of purchasing and obtaining everything we need and we are $41,000.00 into this and need the small amount we are short to open!
PLEASE don't let this iconic and historic restaurant go down like this.
PLEASE DONATE AND RECEIVE YOUR GIFT CERTIFICATE!
And please read our entire story.

So, I have been watching Tom work these past couple of weeks. I got to thinking that his tenacity, tireless hours, multi tasking, dedication and work ethic are characteristics he acquired during his military service. Yes, Tom is a proud retired military man!! That is also why we give a discount not only to military (active and retired) but also, police officers and fire fighters. So, here is your chance to help one retired U.S. military service member.... I am throwing out a challenge to all military, police officers, fire fighters to show how you help take care of and support your own. Dare I say it... No pizza left behind..... I know, I know... I just could not help myself. Lynn Cates

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Joe Rutledge stopped by the restaurant yesterday and dropped off a personal donation from himself of $1,000.00.
I was speechless and Lynn had tears in her eyes when I told her!
Joe CHALLENGES ANYONE to match his donation!!

We have SET A DATE of August 25th for our SPECIAL GRAND RE-OPENING! Yes it is a MONDAY, (one time only) and ONLY for our donors.
We hope to reach our goal and can open that day!
THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU for your kindness and support.
Tom and Lynn

Our loyal friends, family and patrons... this has been a very good week. We are racing down the home stretch, the carrot is dangling right there in front of our face. With the monies secured via loans and our wonderful donors, we are only $ 10, 000 away from doing what we do best... MAKING THE BEST PIZZA IN ST. LOUIS. If we can meet this financial goal, we foresee an opening on August 25. Did anyone notice that it is a Monday? We have never been open for full service on a Monday! This will be a special night for our GoFundMe donors ONLY! Want to be the first to get your fix? You have only three weeks left to make your donation and secure an opening date by work being completed and paid for. Again, we, Peggy, Tom and Lynn thank you!

Okay friends... we are upping the ante... (excuse my language) going balls to the walls... time is running short... financial decisions must be made... We have decided to tempt you and your appetite with one more reason to donate.
In addition to the gift certificates issued with each donation,(includes previous donors) WE ARE GOING TO HAVE 2 drawings: #1: for every $ 50.00 donation you make, your name will be entered into a drawing for 1 free pizza a month for 1 year.
#2: For every $ 100.00 dollar donation you make, your name will be entered into a drawing for 4 free pizzas per month for 1 year.
How can you resist?

We now have 34 people to out on our "FRIENDS FOR LIFE" plaque!
THANK YOU to ALL of for your donations no matter the size.
It is your kindness and selfless regard for helping others that will help keep us going!
We will NEVER forget you all!
Tom and Lynn

We now have 27 people to put on our "FRIENDS FOR LIFE" plaque!
Thank you to our friends for life donors and to ALL who have donated.
REMEMBER, NO donation is too small and every small donation adds up! THANK YOU ALL OF YOU

Just to let our readers know the real reason behind our goal of keeping the restaurant open and running:
Tom's mom Peggy, has worked here since the 1950's and then became owner with her new husband in 1965. Her entire life has been Monte Bello's. Ed is no longer associated with the business. But, in his leaving, he took everything they worked for. Because she received little in pay, her social security is very minimal. At the age of 80, without the continued income from the restaurant she will lose everything she has worked so hard to have. She is still a very vibrant on the go type of woman, who still insists on helping out in the restaurant when she can.
Taking away her lively hood would be taking away her independence. Tom could not let that happen to his mom, could you?
Since Tom and I have started managing, the business has started thriving again. Yes, we have been putting every cent back into the business, receiving no compensation for ourselves. We were quite sure the money we had saved was enough to cover all expenses. Little did we know this renovation would double in price. Even though we are asking for help, we hope that by giving gift certificates to donors, it will show we are serious about our commitment to show our customers how much we really do appreciate them. Thank you, Lynn Cates

Major upgrades and repairs have to be made per the county inspectors.Monte Bello Pizzeria has been in business since 1950. I started managing the business last year for my mom and trying to re-build it back to what it used to be. With the help of employees, the forever loyal and the new customers... business has been good. Recently, we were told by inspectors that we needed: a new hood system installed, upgrade some electrical, all new wall panels, new refrigerator and freezers, and an entire new stone tile kitchen floor.

We had the floor put down and built new walls in the kitchen.While the hood system was being installed, the inspectors now looked at the plumbing. The walls had to come back off and we now have to have all of the plumbing re-done including drainage. Now the brand new tile is being torn out to put pipes under the floor. (more money).Additionally, they are requiring us to get a new dishwasher.

We were ready for the $24,000.00 for the hood system, however now adding on $9,000.00 for the plumbing, another $6,000.00 for the dishwasher and the additional plumbing has brought us past the breaking point.All together we are at about $50,000.00 for renovations and new appliances. I am doing what labor I can (jackhammering and digging) to save some labor cost.All of our customers are wanting us to stay open, but without financial assistance that will not happen.We have worked extremely hard over the past year and turned things around with hard work, dedication and sincere caring about our patrons, customers, friends and family enjoying a great meal!

I don't want to lose the family business that has built 64 years worth of memories for many.

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